Larry Dean Knowlton Sr., 81, of Heath, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 1, 1940 in Croton, OH a son to the late, Vivian Margene Humphrey and Edwin Stanton Knowlton. Larry is survived by his son, Larry Dean (Melissa) Knowlton Jr. of Newark; great-granddaughter, caregiver, Alaska Brady of Heath; daughter, Stephanie Knowlton; granddaughter, Misty (Jason) Brady of Heath and grandson, William “Bill” Arter of Newark. Larry has numerous, step kids, grandkids, great grandkids and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Connie Knowlton; grandson, Jerry Workman; brother, Sonny and two sisters, Dixie and Helen. Friends may call from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Chris Mickens officiating. Honoring the family’s wishes, after services cremation will take place.